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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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