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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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