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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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