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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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