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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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