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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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