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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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