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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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