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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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