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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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