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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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