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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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