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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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