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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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