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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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