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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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