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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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