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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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