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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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