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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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