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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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