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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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