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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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