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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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