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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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