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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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