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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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