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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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