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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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