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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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