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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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