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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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