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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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