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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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