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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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