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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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