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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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