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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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