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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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