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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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