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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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