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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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