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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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