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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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