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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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