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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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