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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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