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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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