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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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