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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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