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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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