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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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