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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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