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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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