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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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