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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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