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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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