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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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