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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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