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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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