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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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