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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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