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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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