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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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