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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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