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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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