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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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