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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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