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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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