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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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