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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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