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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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