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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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