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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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