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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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