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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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