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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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