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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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