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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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