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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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