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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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