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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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