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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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