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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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