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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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