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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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