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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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