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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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