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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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