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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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