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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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