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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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