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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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