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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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