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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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