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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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