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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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