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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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