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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important 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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