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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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