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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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