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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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