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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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