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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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