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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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