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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate 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 online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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