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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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