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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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