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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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