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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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