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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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