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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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