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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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