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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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