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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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