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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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