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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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