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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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