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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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