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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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