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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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