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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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