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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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