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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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