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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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