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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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