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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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