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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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