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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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