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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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