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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the 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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