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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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