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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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