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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner 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 blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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