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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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