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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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