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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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