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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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