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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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