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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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