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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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