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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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