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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key 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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