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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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