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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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