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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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