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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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