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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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