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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure 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 MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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