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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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