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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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