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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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