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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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