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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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