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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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