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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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