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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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