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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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