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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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