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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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