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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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