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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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