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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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