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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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