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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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