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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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