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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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