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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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