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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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