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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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