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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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