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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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