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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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