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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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