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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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