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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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