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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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