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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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