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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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