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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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