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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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