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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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