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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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