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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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