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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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