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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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