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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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