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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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