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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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