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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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