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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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