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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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