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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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