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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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