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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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