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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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