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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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