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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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