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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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