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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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