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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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