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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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