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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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