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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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