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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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