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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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