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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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