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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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