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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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