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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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