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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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