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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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