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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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