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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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