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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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