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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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