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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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