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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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