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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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