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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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