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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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