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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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