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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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