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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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