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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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