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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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