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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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