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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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