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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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