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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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