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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning enable humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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