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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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