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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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