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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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