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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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