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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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