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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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