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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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