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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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