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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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