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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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