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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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