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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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