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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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