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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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