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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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