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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models 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 motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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