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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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