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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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