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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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