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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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