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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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