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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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