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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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