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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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