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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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