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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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