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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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