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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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