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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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