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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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