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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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