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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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