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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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