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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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