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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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