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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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