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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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