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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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