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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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