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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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