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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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