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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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