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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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