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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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