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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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