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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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