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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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