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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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