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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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