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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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