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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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