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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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