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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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