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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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