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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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