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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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