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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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