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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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