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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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