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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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