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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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