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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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