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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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