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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key 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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