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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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