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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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