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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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