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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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