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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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