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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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