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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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