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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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