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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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