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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important 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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