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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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