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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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