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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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