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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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