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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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