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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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