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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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