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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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