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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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