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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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