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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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