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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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