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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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