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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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