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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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