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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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