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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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