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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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