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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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