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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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