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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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