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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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