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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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