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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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