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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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