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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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