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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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