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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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