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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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