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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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