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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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