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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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