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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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