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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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