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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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