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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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