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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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