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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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