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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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