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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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