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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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