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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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