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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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