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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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