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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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