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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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