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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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