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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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