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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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