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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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