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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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