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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies 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 participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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