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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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