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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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