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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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