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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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