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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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