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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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