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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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