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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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