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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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