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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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