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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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