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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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