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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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