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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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