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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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