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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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