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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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