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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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