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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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