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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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