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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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