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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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