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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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