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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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