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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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