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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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