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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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