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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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