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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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