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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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