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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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