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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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