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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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