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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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