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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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