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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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