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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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