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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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