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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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