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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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