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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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