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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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