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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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