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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the 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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