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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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