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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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