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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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