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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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