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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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