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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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