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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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