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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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