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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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