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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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