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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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