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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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