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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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