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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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