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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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