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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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