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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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