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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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