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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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