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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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