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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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