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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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