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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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