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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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