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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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