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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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