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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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