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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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