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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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