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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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