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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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