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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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