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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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