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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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