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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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