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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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