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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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