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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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