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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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