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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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