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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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