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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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