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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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