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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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