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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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