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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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