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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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