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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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