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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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