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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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