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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education