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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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