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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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