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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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