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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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