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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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