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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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