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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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