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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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