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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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