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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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