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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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