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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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