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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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