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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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