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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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