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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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