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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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