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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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