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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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