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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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