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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business 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 stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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