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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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