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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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