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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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