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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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