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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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