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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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