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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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