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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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