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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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