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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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