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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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