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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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