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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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