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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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