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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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