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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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