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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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