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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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