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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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