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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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