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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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