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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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