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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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