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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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