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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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