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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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