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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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