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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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