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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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