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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders 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 courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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