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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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