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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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