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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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