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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews 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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