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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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