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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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