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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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