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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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