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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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